The distance between Rostock and Dortmund is around 518km (322 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Rostock to Dortmund by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dortmund → Rostock if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Dortmund Hbf.
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Take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Dortmund Hbf.
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Take the bus to Bielefeld Brackwede Train Station and then to Dortmund central bus station.
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There are several options for getting from Rostock to Dortmund by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).
The distance between Rostock and Dortmund is around 518km (322 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 425km (264 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Rostock and Dortmund by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rostock to Dortmund is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Rostock and Dortmund, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rostock and Dortmund. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rostock to Dortmund. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regional and HVV run train services between Rostock and Dortmund. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rostock and Dortmund. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rostock to Dortmund. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bielefeld Brackwede Train Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
EuroClub, FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Rostock and Dortmund. Buses run twice a week and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rostock to Dortmund. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Dortmund Hbf. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Dortmund is Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Dortmund. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) (FMO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Rostock and Dortmund. The distance is around 518km (322 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rostock to Dortmund is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 10m | €210($210) | every 4 hours | 644km (400 miles) |
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane | 4h 45m | €260($260) | every 4 hours | 715km (444 miles) |
Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, plane | 4h 50m | €235($235) | every 4 hours | 807km (501 miles) |
Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, plane | 5h 20m | €180($180) | every 4 hours | 847km (526 miles) |
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane | 5h 40m | €275($275) | every 4 hours | 916km (569 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 40m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 550km (342 miles) |
Train via Hamburg Hbf | 4h 55m | €140($140) | 5 times a week | 550km (342 miles) |
Bus | 5h 10m | €51($51) | twice a week | 540km (335 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | €69($69) | on demand | 518km (322 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dortmund offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.